Diwali Instant Pot Dinner Menu

Here is an Indian Instant Pot DIWALI Menu.A whole Indian dinner or lunch for 6 that can be made almost completely in Instant Pot.

Giving dinner parties has never been easier- from an Under 30 minute Biryani to a 15 minute dessert- everything can be made or prepped in the instant pot.Most of the recipes are make ahead recipes which can be made upto 2 days in advance.

These Instant pot Indian Recipes are my tried and tested go to recipes, especially when i have guests over.

Before you get intimidated ,i have provided alternatives to spices, if you cant find Indian spices.

So here we go- here is an Instant Pot Indian Feast for you!

Diwali Mains

Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian Options.

Vegetarian Mains

Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani - Aromatic, Flavourfull,One Pot Indian Rice dish made with Basmati rice,Vegetables and indian spices. #biryani #vegetablebiryani #rice #indianrice #instantpotrice #indianinstantpot #recipes #pressurecooker #instantpotrecipes

Restaurant Style Dal Makhani Recipe - with instant pot and pressure cooker methods.Authentic Punjabi dal makhani recipe is Gluten Free & Vegetarian. #dal #indianfood #vegetarian #lentils #punjabi #indianrecipe #dalmakhani

Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes with Cumin-Indian Jeera Aloo

Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani
Mushroom Curry or Palak Paneer
Dal Makhani
Instant Pot Aloo Jeera

Non Vegetarian Mains

Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
Mughlai Chicken Korma or Rajasthani Laal Maans
Instant Pot Aloo Jeera

Mughlai Chicken Korma -North Indian Chicken Curry made Cashews,Poppy Seeds and whole Spices.A quick Instant Pot recipe and slow stove top recipe included. #instantpot #korma #chickenkorma #mughlai #northindianchicken #chickencurry

How to make Chicken Biryani in Instant Pot - One Pot ,tried and tested recipe of Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani made with Basmati Rice,Herbs and whole Spices. #biryani #instantpot #instantpotrecipe #indianinstantpotrecipe #indianrecipe #ricerecipe #chickenrecipe #chicken #indianchickenrecipe

Spoon of Instant Pot Roasted Potatoes with Cumin-Indian Jeera Aloo

Sides

Boondi Raita- You can make yogurt in instant pot if you wish.
Khamang Kakdi Salad - Indian Cucumber Salad with Peanuts and Coconut

Indian Cucumber and Coconut Salad (4 of 5) — Khamang Kakdi Salad- Indian Cucumber and Coconut Salad

Appetisers

Keep it simple with - Banana Chips, pop corn & 5 minute Yogurt Dip
or make Beetroot Falafels
Indian Mint Chutney - As a dip for everything

Beetroot Falafel - Traditional Middle Eastern Nutrient Rich,high protein patties made with chickpeas and spices — Beetroot Falafel

Dessert

Instant Pot Kheer - Traditional Indian Rice Pudding made in less than 30 minutes.Super Quick and hands off method of making the Best Indian Kheer ever! #instantpot #kheer #instantpotricepudding #ricerecipe #pressurecooker #easykheer

Aate Ka Halwa or Kada Prasad in a bowl with green pistachios on top.

Instant Pot Kheer or Vermicelli Kheer
or

Non Instant Pot Desserts - Aate Ka Halwa/Besan laddoo

How I would cook this Diwali Instant Pot Dinner

2 Days Before Diwali Dinner

Make the Shopping list and buy everything i need.
Make Yogurt in Instant Pot
Clean and Deorderise the Instant Pot

1 Day Before the Diwali Dinner

Morning : Make the Instant Pot Kheer and refrigerate.
Evening : Make the Curries and Biryani
Night:Soak the Chickpea for the falafels
Refrigerate the Yogurt.
Make the Yogurt party dip and refrigerate

On the Day of Diwali Dinner

Morning :Boil the chickpeas and shape falafels
Boil Potatoes in Instant Pot & Make Bombay Potatoes.
Afternoon: Fry the beetroot falafels.
Evening :Bring out the serving plates and cups.

Instant pot Indian DIWALI Menu

Diwali Instant Pot Dinner Menu